Multiple Charged in Midwest, South Stabbing Incidents

A series of violent stabbing incidents across the Midwest and South have led to multiple felony charges. In Racine, Wisconsin, Corey Brown, a repeat offender, is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly stabbing a man during a confrontation and is held on a $100,000 bond. In Chicago, Rey Gonzalez faces attempted first-degree murder and other felonies for allegedly beating and stabbing a man in Little Village, while Christian Gardner is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a 64-year-old man in the United Center neighborhood. In Homestead, Florida, Celestine Ward was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her daughter-in-law during a domestic dispute witnessed by children. In East St. Louis, Illinois, Raeshaun Johnson faces first-degree assault charges for allegedly stabbing a man during a confrontation over a stolen phone. These cases underscore a recent surge in violent assaults resulting in severe injuries and fatalities.